P.J. Byrne

P.J. Byrne

51 · Born: Dec 15, 1974

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 15, 1974 Maplewood, New Jersey, USA
Parents
  • Paul Byrne
  • Emma Byrne
  • Emma N. Byrne (Ferraro)
  • Paul I. Byrne Jr.

Biography

PJ Byrne is a talented actor who has received a SAG Award nomination for his ensemble role in the critically acclaimed film "Babylon", working alongside some of the most renowned directors in the industry, including Martin Scorsese, Damien Chazelle, Mike Nichols, Nora Ephron, Clint Eastwood, Jean-Marc Vallee, Jay Roach, and the Farrelly brothers.

Byrne's impressive film and television credits are a testament to his versatility and range as an actor, with a long list of award-winning roles that have earned him a reputation as one of the busiest and most sought-after actors in Hollywood. He has had the privilege of working alongside a diverse range of talented actors, including Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Margot Robbie, Jim Carrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hanks, Dwayne Johnson, Brad Pitt, Cynthia Erivo, Courtney B. Vance, Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Jack Black, Naomi Harris, Tracy Morgan, Zach Galifianakis, Regina Hall, and many others.

In addition to his on-screen work, Byrne is also a talented voice actor, having lent his voice to several cartoon characters, including the iconic character of "Bolin" in the Emmy-nominated Nickelodeon series "The Legend of Korra", for which he received a Behind The Voice Award.

Byrne's educational background is equally impressive, having graduated from Boston College with a double major in finance and theatre, and later earning an M.F.A. in Acting from the prestigious Theatre School at DePaul University.

Born in Maplewood, New Jersey, and raised in Old Tappan, New Jersey, Byrne is a true Garden State native who has gone on to achieve great success in the entertainment industry.

Career

2025
Riff Raff
Riff Raff as Garrison
The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker as Deck Shifflet
2024
A Complete Unknown
A Complete Unknown as Harold Levanthal
The Big Cigar
The Big Cigar as Steve Blauner
2023
2022
The Moon & Back
The Moon & Back as Mr. Martin
Spirited
Spirited as Mr. Alteli
Babylon
Babylon as Max (Ruth's Assistant Director)
Irreverent
Irreverent as Mackenzie
2021
Them
Them as Stuart Berks
Mob Town
Mob Town as Vincent Vasisko
Countdown
Countdown as Father John
Bombshell
Bombshell as Neil Cavuto
2018
The Clapper
The Clapper as Mr. Caldwell
Rampage
Rampage as Nelson
Green Book
Green Book as Record Exec
2017
Eloise
Eloise as Scott Carter
Dear Santa
Dear Santa as Mr. Charles
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies as Principal Warren Nippal
Vinyl
Vinyl as Scott Levitt
2015
The Gift
The Gift as Danny McDonald
2014
2013
K-11
K-11 as C.R.
The Wolf of Wall Street
The Wolf of Wall Street as Nicky Koskoff ("Rugrat")
2012
The Legend of Korra
The Legend of Korra as Bolin (voice)
Horrible Bosses
Horrible Bosses as Kenny Sommerfeld
Son of Morning
Son of Morning as Mitchell Zangwell
2010
2009
2008
Surfer, Dude
Surfer, Dude as Zarno's Lawyer
Soul Men
Soul Men as Floyd's Doctor
First Sunday
First Sunday as Assistant D.A.
Be Kind Rewind
Be Kind Rewind as Mr. Baker
2007
Loveless in Los Angeles
Loveless in Los Angeles as Perry the casting director
Because I Said So
Because I Said So as Photographer
Charlie Wilson's War
Charlie Wilson's War as Jim Van Wagenen
Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty as Evan's Staffer
2006
Walkout
Walkout as Teacher with Paddle
2005
Bewitched
Bewitched as Writer
Fun with Dick and Jane
Fun with Dick and Jane as Laughing Executive
2004
Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter as Man With Thick Glasses
2003
Bruce Almighty
Bruce Almighty as Panicked Newsroom Staffer
2002
29 Palms
29 Palms as The Doctor
Blood Work
Blood Work as Forensics #2
2001
Max Keeble's Big Move
Max Keeble's Big Move as DJ/ Young Executive (Uncredited)